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FASHION AND
TEXTILES
AT THE HEART OF THE CAMPUS LIES OUR AWARD-WINNING VIJAY PATEL BUILDING WHICH WAS CREATED TO CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF DESIGNERS.
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We are delighted DMU is ranked in the Top 10 for Fashion and Textiles in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide 2020 and DMU was named best in learning experience in 2019 by The Business of Fashion, the internationally renowned website which assesses the world’s top programmes.
Our fashion and textiles courses have industry backing that gives you the chance to work with and learn from some of the best designers in the business. The creativity and quality of our courses have been celebrated by the likes of music icons Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, who have both worn outfits designed by talented DMU graduates.
Our graduates now work for big brands and well-known designers including Burberry, Kurt Geiger, Abercrombie & Fitch, Speedo, Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, Agent Provocateur, Coco de Mer, Triumph International, Jack Wills, New Look, Gossard, Berlei, Nike, Daniella Scutt, Topshop, Felder Felder, The Pentland Group, Mothercare, Marks & Spencer, ASOS, Selfridges, COS, River Island and Givenchy.
We look forward to welcoming you to DMU.
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CONTENTS
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10 FASHION BUYING WITH DESIGN /PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BA (Hons)
20 FASHION TEXTILE DESIGN BA (Hons)
22 FOOTWEAR DESIGN BA (Hons)
25 TEXTILE DESIGN BA (Hons)
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FASHION BUYING WITH MARKETING/MERCHANDISING BA (Hons)
FASHION COMMUNICATION AND STYLING BA (Hons)
26 AWARD-WINNING FACILITIES
28 OPPORTUNITIES
36 DMU AWARDED GOLD IN TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK
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AWARDS AND SUCCESSES
STUDENT WORK
DMUworks
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FASHION DESIGN BA (Hons)
FASHION MANAGEMENT top-up BA (Hons)
06 CONTOUR FASHION BA (Hons)
08 CONTOUR FASHION (COMMUNICATION) BA (Hons)
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UCAS CODE: W235
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Contour Fashion (Communication) BA (Hons)Fashion Buying (with Design/with Product Development) BA (Hons)Fashion Design BA (Hons)Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons)Fashion Communication and Styling BA (Hons)
100 per cent of our Contour Fashion graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
“Studying Contour Fashion at DMU is the best thing I have ever done. It is so rewarding. All of the staff are incredibly supportive and when it all comes together like this on the catwalk I would recommend the course to everyone. It’s hard work, but amazing.”
KITTY DALER-FINCH, CONTOUR FASHION BA (HONS), GRADUATE
CONTOUR FASHION BA (Hons)
Contour Fashion BA (Hons) at DMU is an internationally renowned course dedicated to the design of intimate apparel. You can specialise in lingerie, athleisure, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, corsetry and menswear.Established in 1947 by the British corset industry, Contour Fashion at DMU is the world’s oldest Contour Fashion course that continues to produce graduates who are specialist designers and technical experts with defined skills in design, grading, fit methodologies, manufacture pattern cutting and technical and aesthetic excellence, for industry roles both in the UK and worldwide.
You will develop your personal and professional skills, preparing you for a career in the industry. There will be opportunities to work with ‘live’ projects, benefit from visiting professionals, opt for a placement year (including international experiences) and take part in competitions to develop the skills and knowledge you will need in your career.
Our students have won the Boux Avenue’s Lingerie Designer of the Year and Swimwear Award at Graduate Fashion Week. Student successes also include Worshipful Company of Leathersellers Award, Trumph Design Award, and working in collaboration with ASOS and Gymshark.
Recent graduates have taken up many international job opportunities including Calvin Klein, Heidi Klein, H&M, Clover Hong Kong, Bravissimo, Stretchline and Harvey Nichols.
To learn more about Contour Fashion, visit dmu.ac.uk/contour
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Design by Roshni Desai, Contour Fashion BA (Hons), graduate
UCAS CODE: W23C
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Contour Fashion BA (Hons)Fashion Design BA (Hons)Fashion Buying (with Marketing/with Merchandising) BA (Hons)
CONTOUR FASHION (COMMUNICATION) BA (Hons)
Contour Fashion (Communication) BA (Hons) at DMU is a diverse and multi-disciplined course offering career opportunities in marketing, promotion, trend forecasting, product development and entrepreneurship, within the intimate apparel industry.This course has been designed to meet the changing requirements of the industry and the course is centred on the need to develop graduates with a wider skill set that encompasses digital marketing strategies.
You will study aspects of concept inspiration, idea development, image, trend, styling, enterprise and business, industry and communication skills, social media applications and marketing.
You will benefit from our extensive industry links and have the opportunity to work with companies on live projects and competitions. The course also has an optional placement year, offering opportunities for work here in the UK, or overseas, as part of your studies.
The course team are highly experienced intimate apparel professionals and have worked with well-known brands within the industry. Teaching and learning is further enhanced with guest lectures by industry professionals.
To learn more about Contour Fashion (Communication), visit dmu.ac.uk/cfc
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UCAS CODES: WITH DESIGN W224
WITH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT W23B
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Fashion Design BA (Hons)Fashion Buying (with Marketing / with Merchandising) BA (Hons)
FASHION BUYING WITH DESIGN BA (Hons)
FASHION BUYING WITH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BA (Hons)
Fashion Buying with Design/Product Development BA (Hons) at DMU have been created to meet the needs of a highly dynamic and fast-moving sector. You will focus on product design, range planning and trends.Covering womenswear, childrenswear and menswear, you will develop excellent knowledge of the design and product development process of fashion buying, developing key skills and strategies to take a design from concept to the commercial market.
You will follow the design route in year one, and then go on to specialise in Design or Product Development in years two and three. At the end of year two, there is an optional placement year where students can work in industry and practice what they have learnt, as well and gain a more in-depth and hands-on experience. Previous placements included F&F, Timberland, Matalan, O’Neill and the British Fashion Council.
Recent graduates have succeeded into careers at ASOS, Selfridges, Next, George, M&S, River Island, and Joules amongst many others.
To learn more about Fashion Buying with Design visit dmu.ac.uk/fashionbuyingdesign
To learn more about Fashion Buying with Product Development visit dmu.ac.uk/fbpd
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Design by Bailey Villiers, Fashion Buying with Design BA (Hons), graduate
100 per cent of our Fashion Buying graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
UCAS CODES: WITH MARKETING WN25
WITH MERCHANDISING W23A
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Fashion Design BA (Hons)Fashion Buying (with Design/with Product Development) BA (Hons)
FASHION BUYING WITH MARKETING BA (Hons)
FASHION BUYING WITH MERCHANDISING BA (Hons)
Fashion Buying with Marketing/ Merchandising BA (Hons) at DMU have been designed to prepare you for an exciting career in fashion retail, specialising in the dynamic areas of buying, marketing and merchandising.These courses have been created to prepare you for an exciting career in fashion retail. Specialising in the marketing and financial planning process of fashion buying, developing key analytical skills and strategies to develop marketing campaigns and to manage stock and sales planning of a fashion range.
You will follow the business route in year one, and then go on to specialise in marketing or merchandising in years two and three. At the end of year two, there is an optional placement year where students can work in industry and practice what they have learnt, as well as gain more in-depth and hands-on experience. Previous placements include Next, Joules and O’Neill.
Our graduates have gone on to have careers at ASOS, Selfridges, George, M&S and River Island, among many others.
To learn more about Fashion Buying with Marketing visit dmu.ac.uk/fashionbuyingmarketing
To learn more about Fashion Buying with Merchandising visit dmu.ac.uk/fbmerch
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“I absolutely love DMU. The course itself has been developed in response to the industry’s need for young technical talent and it really sets you up for it. You gain in-depth knowledge of different fibres, learn formulas for different dyes and so much more – all of which I enjoyed as it appealed to my mathematical nature. All of the lecturers are from the industry, so their experiences, combined with the curriculum and valuable DMUglobal trips, prepare you well for your future career”
CHARLOTTE PURNELL,FASHION BUYING WITH DESIGN BA (HONS), GRADUATE
100 per cent of our Fashion Buying graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
FASHION COMMUNICATION AND STYLING BA (Hons)
Fashion Communication and Styling BA (Hons) at DMU, is a highly creative and practical programme that will teach you how to think like a fashion stylist and communicator by using new technologies and promotional platforms. As part of the fast-paced and dynamic world of fashion, the fashion stylist and communicator manipulates visual stories. They engage with audiences, telling style stories to transform fashion products from just objects into modern must-have trends.
As part of the course you will learn the technical production of image, film, event styling and production. You are encouraged to work collaboratively with both peers and various sectors of the industry to develop team-working skills and grow your network of future career opportunities.
You will also work as an individual and collaboratively. These collaborations and consultations will be with a range of audiences including peers, event organisations, fashion media and fashion brands. Each new project and collaboration promotes your skills and abilities but also builds your network of future potential employers, clients and fashion business connections.
To learn more about Fashion Communication and Styling, visit dmu.ac.uk/fcs
UCAS CODE: W234
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Contour Fashion BA (Hons)Contour Fashion (Communication) BA (Hons)Fashion Design BA (Hons)
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Work by Gloria Iyare, Fashion Design BA (Hons)
FASHION DESIGN BA (Hons)
Fashion Design BA (Hons) at DMU is creative and dynamic, allowing you to experience and understand the constant flux and evolution of the fashion industry. We create graduate designers who can bridge the boundaries between creativity, technology and design innovation.The course offers you the opportunity to specialise in menswear, womenswear and/or fashion knitwear. Our students have the opportunity to enter national and international competitions, and respond to industry set briefs from companies and organisations such as the British Fashion Council, the Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry and Diversity.
This course will develop your fashion and design skills through practical and creative classes, and design based projects that encourage you to experiment. You will look at the relationship between design and technology and develop new skills such as tailoring and fashion prediction.
Our students have won many prestigious awards and accolades. They have enjoyed international opportunities such as the Gap internship programme where students attend an eight-week paid internship in New York. Students have also showcased their graduate collections as part of Shanghai Fashion Week, and the GREAT campaigns in China and Hong Kong.
After you graduate your portfolio will illustrate your ability to communicate visually and show a range of diverse skills in both fashion and textiles. Our recent graduates have gained employment at Erdem, Sophie Hulme, Burberry, Next, River Island and Superdry.
To learn more about Fashion Design, visit dmu.ac.uk/fashiondesign
UCAS CODE: W230
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Contour Fashion BA (Hons)Fashion Buying (with Design/with Product Development/with Marketing/with Merchandising) BA (Hons)Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons)Fashion Communication and Styling BA (Hons)
“The skills I developed at DMU are skills I’m using every day. The fact that working in the industry hasn’t come as a shock to me proves how good the Fashion Design course is. I feel I’ve been well prepared for the world of fashion and it’s given me 100 per cent confidence for the future.”
ABISOLA AKANNI, FASHION DESIGN BA (HONS), GRADUATE
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Design by Hollie Mobbs, Fashion Design BA (Hons), graduate
100 per cent of our Fashion Design graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
FASHION MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 6 TOP-UP) BA (Hons)
Fashion Management top-up BA (Hons) at DMU is a one year programme to prepare students to study contemporary issues in a range of fashion management related subjects, where you will learn the key skills needed to pursue a career in this dynamic and exciting industry.You will learn the key elements of the fashion business and management, including an in-depth study of the buying process, product innovation, intellectual property law and business planning and entrepreneurship. You will examine contemporary issues within the global fashion market place including consumer behaviour, ethical and environmental issues and online and off-line fashion promotion. You will conduct a major research project which you tailor to your particular area of interest such as Marketing, Management, Buying, Trend, or many more.
Students have the opportunity to gain two degrees in two years by enrolling on to the Fashion Management top-up programme and upon completion, then enrolling onto the Fashion Management with Marketing MA programme.
The degree offers a holistic understanding of the fashion management, marketing and retail sectors and prepares students for an exciting career within these industries. The MA is designed to further embed learning and explore these subjects in an ever greater depth. Our fashion graduates have gone on to work for global fashion retailers such as Urban Outfitters, Next, Selfridges, O’Neill, River Island and many more.
To learn more about Fashion Management (Level 6 top-up), visit dmu.ac.uk/fashionmanagementtopup
UCAS CODE: W236
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
This is a top-up programme available to students who have already completed year two (Level 5) of a degree course, a HND course or a foundation degree in a fashion, textiles or business related discipline.
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FASHION TEXTILE DESIGN BA (Hons)
Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons) at DMU is a versatile and creative course providing opportunities for you to develop in-depth textile design expertise for the fashion industry.We aim to produce resourceful fashion specialists through the course’s philosophy of exploring and combining a broad range of practical skills. This allows investigation of materials and technical approaches across print, stitch, embellishment and knit, as well as developing complementary skills in CAD, design communication, and 3D product realisation.
A strong emphasis is placed on nurturing research, conceptual, creative and technical skills, coupled with the development of essential fashion skills such as pattern cutting, construction and fashion illustration. We aim to encourage you to become knowledgeable in a broad fashion context, while honing your specialist textile design skills.
Graduates go on to a wide variety of careers in the fashion industry and beyond, including fabric sourcing for Vivienne Westwood, materials designer at Jaguar, design studio work at Acorn Conceptual Textiles, or open their own boutiques.
To learn more about Fashion Textile Design, visit dmu.ac.uk/ftd
UCAS CODE: WW2S
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Fashion Design BA (Hons)Fashion Buying (with Design/with Product Development/with Marketing/with Merchandising) BA (Hons)Textile Design BA (Hons)
“Tutors work with you individually to tailor the course to your needs. I have been able to learn a range of techniques on various machines outside of timetabled lessons.”
GEMMA LEWIS, FASHION TEXTILE AND ACCESSORIES BA (HONS), GRADUATE
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Design by Leah Thorn-Davis, Textile Design BA (Hons), graduate
100 per cent overall student satisfaction with the quality of the course and its organisation according to the National Student Survey, 2019
100 per cent of our Fashion Textiles and Accessories* graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
* Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons) was previously named Fashion Textiles and Accessories BA (Hons)
FOOTWEAR DESIGN BA (Hons)
Footwear Design BA (Hons) at DMU has a rich heritage that started at the end of the 19th century in footwear design and manufacture, leading to the contemporary footwear course we know today. The course covers the complex shoe design process, and will enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills that set you apart from others in the fashion sector. You will benefit from strong industry links and have the opportunity to work directly with design professionals and notable brands, allowing insight into advanced product briefings and new technologies.
The course is designed to lead to successful careers in footwear design, buying and marketing, and teaches practical skills and shoemaking expertise for production and technical areas of the footwear industry. Graduates are working as designers, buyers or agents for companies such as Gucci, New Balance, L.K.Bennett, Dr. Martens, Irregular Choice, Lacoste, Kickers, Kurt Geiger, Adidas, Dune, Levi’s, Office, Next and Georgina Goodman both in the UK and overseas.
You can enhance your studies with international DMUglobal trips to shoe factories, tanneries and exhibitions in places such as Italy, France and Spain.
To learn more about Footwear Design, visit dmu.ac.uk/footwear
UCAS CODE: WWF7
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Fashion Design BA (Hons)Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons)
“My final year of my degree has been a really positive experience. I’ve always been a strong commercial designer, but pushing myself out of my comfort zone by exploring abstract ideas taught me so much and has really paid off. DMU has really changed in the time I’ve been here and I’m proud to be a part of that change. We have such a pretty campus, with great facilities and fantastic tutors.”
STEPHANIE DOUGLAS, FOOTWEAR DESIGN BA (HONS), GRADUATE
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100 per cent of our Footwear Design graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the lastest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
TEXTILE DESIGN BA (Hons)
Textile Design BA (Hons) at DMU will provide you with the opportunity to specialise in one of four areas of textile design: mixed media, print, knit and weave. You will explore creative and ambitious design solutions, innovative visual research, and develop strong design skills for a career in textiles for fashion, interior or lifestyle.The techniques taught ensure you explore a variety of disciplines, styles and employment options. They include fabric manipulation, hand and machine stitch, digital imaging and printing, digital embroidery, jacquard weaving and knitting, screen printing, and weave and textile dyeing. This is a contemporary and exciting course, where you will benefit from links with industry through live commercial projects, and participate in national and international competitions and work placements.
This course leads to successful careers such as freelance designer, designers for industry, buying and production, gallery exhibitor, private and public commission work, demonstrator, stylists, gallery and retail opportunities and teaching. Our recent graduates work for a broad range of companies such as Aston Martin, Timberland, George at Asda, Jigsaw, Primark, Osborne & Little and Warner Fabrics.
To learn more about Textile Design, visit dmu.ac.uk/textiledesign
UCAS CODE: W231
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons)Design Crafts BA (Hons)
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KASHMAL TAHIR, TEXTILE DESIGN BA (HONS), GRADUATE
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“I feel that DMU has prepared me well for my future. The Vijay Patel building has amazing facilities and my tutors helped me gain confidence. My course also taught me a lot that employers seem to be impressed by. It means I’ve graduated with an amazing-looking portfolio that employers want to touch and see more of.”
Design by Emma Ashurst, Textile Design BA (Hons), graduate
100 per cent of our Textile Design graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the lastest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.
AWARD-WINNING FACILITIESDMU’s award-winning Vijay Patel Building brings all of our art and design courses together providing inspiring, flexible spaces, studios and facilities which invite creativity and innovation.
The creative industries require imaginative graduates who can develop new ideas and products. Students use our state-of-the-art workshops, labs and studios to experiment and test in the same way they will in industry, while the open and transparent spaces in the building encourage collaboration between disciplines. In doing so the building supports students to be both ready for industry and future leaders in their respective fields.
Sitting at the heart of our campus, this landmark building defines us as a 21st-century university. It shows how serious we are about giving our students the very best experience possible and embodies our ambition to provide them with all of the tools they need to achieve their aspirations. Take a look at our stunning showcase of the building at dmu.ac.uk/aad.
Our hubs, located throughout the building are designed as informal learning spaces to encourage collaboration, and support group discussions, private study and enable team work.
Our extensive workshops are designed to be visible to all. They support traditional and contemporary practice developing both technical and creative abilities. Our students receive cutting-edge learning and teaching; which ensures upon graduation, they are highly sought after in the workplace.
Studios are central to art and design practice and ours have been designed to support collaboration between students, not just those studying art and design subjects. Students have many opportunities to engage with external projects, creative industries and contribute to the cultural life of the city.
In this exciting and motivating environment our students can enjoy an unrivalled experience. We empower our students to express themselves and discover through experimentation their true creative potential.
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OPPORTUNITIES
You could enjoy opportunities to showcase your work at major events such as the Contour Fashion Show, Graduate Fashion Week, New Designers, MODA and the DMU Art and Design Degree Show.
Contour Fashion showThe Contour Fashion show is an opportunity for our students to showcase their final collections to a wide range of influential industry and media professionals in central London. Each year, brands representing the contour industry – including lingerie, swimwear, leisurewear and textiles companies sponsor the event and it has become a must see for forecasters of future trends and talent spotters.
Graduate Fashion Week Graduate Fashion Week is known for launching the careers of some of the biggest names in fashion including Stella McCartney and Julien Macdonald. Our students have their own catwalk show at the event and there is an exhibition stand showcasing the best work from our Fashion and Textiles courses. Visit DMUCreative on Pinterest to see our graduates’ designs.
New DesignersNew Designers is a central London event, showcasing the best UK graduates from Fashion, Textiles and Accessories. Graduates gain access to industry speakers, portfolio clinics and exhibit their work to a broad industry audience, gaining employment opportunities, internships, awards and professional advice on developing their fledgling careers.
MODAYou will have the opportunity to enter competitions and showcase your work through MODA, the British lingerie and swimwear event, which regularly plays host to more than 1,450 brands covering womenswear, menswear, footwear, lingerie, swimwear and accessories. Our previous winners include Maya Nishimura who won the coveted footwear History in the Making Award for her design inspired by Japanese culture.
Art and Design Degree ShowOur Art and Design Degree Show celebrates the talent and innovative work of our final year art and design students. The exhibition showcases exciting creations by the next generation of artists and designers across many of our courses, and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country, including potential employers.
“We are consistently impressed with the student work being produced at De Montfort University, and are very excited to have their students participating in our internship programme. As our brand expands to become increasingly global, it’s important to us to partner with the best international design talent, and DMU is a natural fit.”
KEISHA GOLDING, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL RECRUITING FOR GAP
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Design by Jifang Zhang, Textile Design BA (Hons), graduate
AWARDS AND SUCCESSES
Nan-Young KimFashion Textiles and Accessories BA (Hons) The Leathersellers’ Company Designer of the Year award
Nan-Young’s collection of fashion bags inspired by a 1973 French animation called Fantastic Planet, earned her The Leathersellers’ Company Designer of the Year award. Nan-Young’s designs combine different materials and colours with curved lines and 3D-printed miniature human forms to create something that is ‘conceptually grotesque but visually pleasing’.
Paige DoranTextile Design BA (Hons)
At DMU’s Art and Design Degree Show, Paige Doran was awarded the Christopherson Collection Prize and the Sydeny Marcus Roadley Award for her achievements in Textile Design.
Maisie BeeFashion Buying with Marketing BA (Hons)
Maisie secured a year-long placement with fashion and home retailer Next. She worked in their online department and explored areas of online marketing and creative design. She assisted with the managing and production of website content, supported online trading managers, produced weekly children’s clothing emails and selected key images for the website.
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Tara DicksonFashion Design BA (Hons)
During her time at DMU, Tara completed a placement year which saw her working for Hugo Boss in Germany and high-end fashion label Peter Pilotto in London. These experiences helped teach her the skills she needed to impress and win the £2500 bursary from The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters. She was shortlisted for the Tessuti Sportswear and Leisurewear Award at Graduate Fashion Week and has since secured a six month menswear/knit placement with Givenchy in Paris.
Dimitri GabellierFootwear Design BA (Hons) YKK Accessories Award winner and Cordwainer’s Footwear Student of the Year 2nd place at Graduate Fashion Week
Footwear Design graduate Dimitri Gabellier impressed at Graduate Fashion Week with his incredible sports shoe design which was inspired by the Hojojutsu, the traditional Japanese martial art of restraining a person using cord or rope. His amazing work at Graduate Fashion Week and beyond secured him a placement with luxury fashion house Givenchy.
Sian HickeyContour Fashion BA (Hons)
Sian’s innovative lingerie collection that was both environmentally friendly and period-proof gained international media attention after being debuted at the annual DMU Contour Fashion Catwalk Show in London.
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“I came to the DMU Open Day and spoke to the tutors for hours. I got a really good vibe about the place and I am working in an amazing building (Vijay Patel Building) with amazing equipment.”
DIMITRI GABELLIER, FOOTWEAR DESIGN BA (HONS), GRADUATE
Design by Dimitri Gabellier, Footwear Design BA (Hons), graduate
Photo taken from DMU’s Contour Fashion Show 2019 and Graduate Fashion Week 2019
DMUworks
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DMUworks is our exciting careers programme to help all our students become work-ready. DMUworks guarantees a professional work experience opportunity for every undergraduate student, enhancing their skills and knowledge, and often leading to graduate roles. Our dedicated team provide access to hundreds of opportunities, giving one-to-one CV advice and interview preparation.DMUworks opportunities will help you become professional, adaptable and business-aware – equipping you to succeed in a competitive world and make choices about the future you want.
These opportunities include:• Professional experiences, placements, internships and volunteering• International internships and industry placements • Work-readiness training, coaching and development• Business insider visits• Enterprise support• Research and consultancy opportunities
Whatever stage you are at on your career journey, our dedicated team is here to help.
To find out more visit dmu.ac.uk/dmuworks
DMU has been awarded a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF is an initiative that recognises excellence in learning and teaching. This achievement is testament to how the outstanding teaching on offer at DMU inspires our students.
It means that DMU has been found to deliver ‘consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.’
The TEF panel highlighted the following:
• The way employability is embedded in the curriculum in every faculty
• The significant contribution DMU Square Mile makes to the social and economic development of Leicester
• The way that real-world research feeds into students’ learning
• The pastoral support on offer for students throughout their time at DMU
• The outstanding and personalised study support given to students
• Involving students to support any changes to assessment methods and teaching delivery
• The excellent physical and digital resources that enhance learning, retention and employability• A culture that encourages, recognises and rewards excellent teaching
For further information visit dmu.ac.uk/TEF
DMU awarded Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework
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Teaching Excellence Framework
DMUglobalDMUglobal offers every student the chance to gain invaluable international experience, improve their career prospects and build their confidence. DMUglobal has taken students to over 65 destinations including China, The Gambia, France, India, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Italy and many more locations across the world. More than 11,000 students have travelled overseas and the satisfaction rating is 97 per cent.
Many international experiences are designed to enhance degree studies. Contour Fashion students visited Victoria’s Secret in New York, Audiology students gave free hearing tests to people in disadvantaged areas of India, Economics students toured the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Film students enjoyed a blockbuster trip to Hollywood.
DMUglobal gives students the chance to take part in:
• Academic-led trips• Student-led trips• Erasmus+ and International Exchange• Summer schools• Internships and placements• Volunteering• UK and on-campus activities
(including language learning)
As part of DMU’s dedication to providing an unrivalled student experience and excellent employability, DMUglobal is set to become the most comprehensive international experience programme available at any UK university.
To find out more visit dmuglobal.com
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Front cover design by Mariah Esa, Fashion Design BA (Hons), graduate
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